If a Mediator Sets Groundrules for Parties' Interaction at the Beginning

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a mediator sets groundrules for parties' interaction at the beginning of a mediation session, the mediator is enacting which type of third party control?

• A) process control
• B) content control
• C) motivational control
• D) mandate control
• E) endorsement control

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Definitions:

Aggressive People

Individuals who exhibit behaviors that are forceful, hostile, or attacking in nature, often with the aim to dominate or control others.

Roleplaying

Adopting and acting out the role of a character or persona, often in a learning, therapeutic, or entertainment context.

General Statements

Broad and non-specific assertions that apply to a wide range of situations, often lacking detailed evidence or specificity.

Manipulation

The act of skillfully handling, controlling, or using something or someone to achieve a desired outcome, often in a somewhat deceptive or unscrupulous way.